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'''Kohra''' was an estate ([[taluqdari]]) of [[Oudh]], [[British India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Mukherjee |first=Rudrangshu |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TiWNAvhoLkkC&q=Kohrah |title=Awadh in revolt, 1857-1858: a study of popular resistance |year=2002 |publisher=Anthem |isbn=1-84331-075-9 |pages=179, 195 |oclc=843003664}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Nevill |first=H. R. |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.113213/page/n111/mode/2up?q=Kohra |title=Sultanpur: A Gazetteer, Being Volume Xlvi Of The District Gazetteers Of The United Provinces Of Agra And Oudh |date=1903 |publisher=Allahabad: Govt. Press United Provinces |pages=101–102}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8KQIAAAAQAAJ&q=Kohra |title=Gazetteer of the Province of Oudh |date=1877 |publisher=Oudh Government Press |pages=45–50 |language=en}}</ref>  The estate was ruled by the [[Bandhalgoti]] clan of the [[Kachhwaha]] [[Rajput]]s.<ref name=":0" /> Now it is part of [[Amethi district]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.
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[[File:Kohra Rajmahal - Dec 2022.jpg|thumb|Kohra Palace]]
[[File:Kohra Rajmahal - Dec 2022.jpg|thumb|Kohra Palace]]


'''Kohra''' was an estate ([[taluqdari]]) of [[Oudh]], [[British India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Mukherjee |first=Rudrangshu |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TiWNAvhoLkkC&q=Kohrah |title=Awadh in revolt, 1857-1858: a study of popular resistance |year=2002 |publisher=Anthem |isbn=1-84331-075-9 |pages=179, 195 |oclc=843003664}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Nevill |first=H. R. |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.113213/page/n111/mode/2up?q=Kohra |title=Sultanpur: A Gazetteer, Being Volume Xlvi Of The District Gazetteers Of The United Provinces Of Agra And Oudh |date=1903 |publisher=Allahabad: Govt. Press United Provinces |pages=101–102}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8KQIAAAAQAAJ&q=Kohra |title=Gazetteer of the Province of Oudh |date=1877 |publisher=Oudh Government Press |pages=45–50 |language=en}}</ref>  The taluqdari was controlled by [[Bandhalgoti]] clan of [[Rajput]]s.<ref name=":0" /> Now it is part of [[Amethi district]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.
== History ==
[[Narwar|Narwargarh]] in present-day [[Madhya Pradesh]] was the native place of this taluqdari lineage. Rajkumar Sodh Dev of Narwargarh founded the [[Amethi]] State in 966 CE and became its first [[Raja]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lethbridge |first=Sir Roper |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7iOsNUZ2MXgC&q=Narw%C3%A1rgarh |title=The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire |date=2005 |publisher=Aakar Books |isbn=978-81-87879-54-1 |pages=294 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Lorimer |first=John Gordon |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NL0sAQAAMAAJ&q=Narwargarh |title=Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, ʻOmān, and Central Arabia: Historical. 4 v |date=1970 |publisher=Gregg |pages=26 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Lethbridge |first=Sir Roper |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pHZDAAAAYAAJ&q=Narw%C3%A1rgarh+ |title=Prominent Indians of Victorian Age: A Biographical Dictionary |date=1985 |publisher=Archives Rare Prints |pages=294 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Amethi Ka Itihaas: खूंखार तुर्क-मुगल और अंग्रेज भी अमेठी को न झुका पाए, हजार साल पुरानी रियासत का अमर इतिहास |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/up-uttarakhand/up-ki-baat/amethi-riyasat-history-connects-to-turquoise-mughal-and-british-india-know-amethi-ka-itihaas/2404537 |access-date=2025-08-10 |website=Zee News Hindi org |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=एक हजार वर्ष से भी पुराना रियासत का इतिहास |url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/sultanpur/Sultanpur-82787-127 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref> His descendant, [[Babu Himmat Sah|Rajkumar Himmat Sah]], the younger son of Raja Bikram Sah of Amethi, established the Kohra estate on the auspicious occasion of [[Ganga Dussehra]] in 1636 CE.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite book |last=Millett |first=A. F. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=imgBAAAAQAAJ&q=Kohra |title=Report on the settlement of the land revenue of the Sultánpur district. [With] Accompaniments |date=1873 |pages=155–162 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0m0-AQAAMAAJ&q=Himmat+Sah |title=Manual of Titles for Oudh: Showing All Holders of Hereditary and Personal Titles in the Province |date=1889 |publisher=Printed at the Government Press, North-Western Provinces and Oudh |pages=77 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Kr. Amit Singh and Pawan Bakshi |url=http://archive.org/details/fvwx_talluqdars-of-oudh-kr.-amit-singh-and-pawan-bakshi |title=Talluqdars Of Oudh Kr. Amit Singh And Pawan Bakshi |publisher=Bloomsburry Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. |isbn=978-93-82563-33-4 |location=New Delhi |pages=584}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-08-08 |title=चतुर्भुज धाम एक ऐसा मंदिर जो बना आज़ादी की लड़ाई का साक्षी, यहां तय होती थी अंग्रेजों के दांत खट्टे करने की रणनीतियां |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/amethi-chaturbhuj-dham-a-temple-that-witnessed-the-freedom-struggle-where-strategies-were-planned-to-defeat-the-british-local18-ws-bl-9476706.html |access-date=2025-08-10 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref> As part of the initial foundation, he established temple dedicated to Lord Chaturbhuj, marking this as the first religious and cultural establishment of the region.<ref name=":6" /> Following this, he constructed the Kohra Fort, where he was formally crowned as first ruler of the estate.<ref name=":5" />
 
Under British rule, Kohra was scene of numerous battles. [[Babu Bhoop Singh]], the then [[Taluqdar]] of Kohra was leader in the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite news |date=14 August 2024 |title=अमेठी के भूप सिंह ने लिया था अंग्रेजों से लोहा:1857 के लखनऊ युद्ध में रहे शामिल, कर्नल को रोकने के लिए चांदा, अमहट और कादूनाला पर किया था संघर्ष |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/amethi/news/bhup-singh-of-amethi-had-fought-against-the-british-133482081.html |access-date=18 August 2024 |work=Dainik Bhaskar |language=Hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-08 |title=यूपी का वो गांव जहां आज भी धधक रही है आजादी की चिंगारी, हर घर से निकले थे सिपाही |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/amethi-the-village-of-up-where-the-flame-of-revolution-never-died-out-this-revolutionary-brought-the-first-news-of-independence-to-the-village-read-the-story-of-independence-local18-ws-kl-9456275.html |access-date=2025-08-10 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Pandey |first=Rakesh |title=Uttar Pradesh Ka Swatantrata Sangram: Amethi |date=16 June 2025 |publisher=[[Vani Prakashan]] |isbn=978-8190538695 |edition=1st |location=[[New Delhi]] |pages=111–224 |language=Hindi}}
</ref> He actively participated in the Awadh War of 1857 and played a crucial role in the siege of [[The Residency, Lucknow|Lucknow residency]].<ref name=":9" /> To counter Colonel Wroughton's advances, he fought battles at Chanda, Amhat and Kadunala in the [[Sultanpur district]].<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=14 August 2022 |title=कोहरा तालुकेदार भूप सिंह ने लिया था फिरंगियों से लोहा |url=https://epaper.amarujala.com/amethi/my-city/20220814/01.html?format=img&ed_code=amethi |access-date=7 October 2022 |work=Amar Ujala |pages=1(MyCity) |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=अमेठी-कोहरा स्टेट के बाबू भूप सिंह ने कादूनाला युद्ध में लिया था हिस्सा |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/gauriganj/story-babu-bhup-singh-of-amethi-kohra-state-took-part-in-kadunala-war-9493470.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=Hindustan |language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=26 January 2010 |title=1857 की क्रांति में अमेठी का विशेष योगदान |language=hi |pages=10 |work=Dainik Jagran |access-date=}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |title=कोहरा की अमर क्रांति; जहां भूप सिंह ने फूंका था आजादी का बिगुल, हर घर से निकले थे क्रांतिकारी |url=https://www.patrika.com/patrika-special/the-immortal-revolution-of-kohra-where-bhup-singh-blew-the-trumpet-of-freedom-people-came-out-from-every-house-19852449 |access-date=2025-08-10 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref> His property was taken under the management of [[Court of Wards (India)|Court of Wards]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Srivastava |first=Santosh |date=2024-02-01 |title=लंबी कानूनी लड़ाई से दशकों बाद कोहरा तालुकदारी का बाबू भूप सिंह के वंशजो को मिला पुन अधिकार |url=https://saharajeevan.com/archives/11965 |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=Sahara Jeevan |language=en-US}}</ref> The fort of Kohra was leveled in 1859 by order government; its ruins are still to be seen, covered with picturesque clumps of bamboos. On order of [[Calcutta High Court]], by government removed Court of Wards from Kohra.<ref name=":8" /> Later, the estate was ruled by Babu Shiv Dayal Singh, who was succeeded by his nephew, Babu Devi Dayal Singh.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Rathore |first=Abhinay |title=Genealogy of Kohra |url=https://www.indianrajputs.com/view/kohra |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=Rajput Provinces of India |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |date=2023-07-11 |title=Kohra Taluk {{!}} Talukdari - The History Bro {{!}} Infolog.in |url=https://infolog.in/kohra-talukdari/ |access-date=2023-11-01 |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Babu Bhoop Singh of Kohra.png|thumb|[[Babu Bhoop Singh]], one of the most notable rulers of Kohra.]]
 
After India's independence on 15 August 1947, Kohra (Taluq) estate was merged in [[Dominion of India]] and later [[India|Republic of India]].<ref name=":10" /> [[Babu Beni Bahadur Singh]] (died 1968), the last ruler of Kohra, actively participated and donated land in [[Bhoodan movement]].<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":7" /> Babu Beni Bahadur Singh had no male issue, after his death in 1968, his brother Babu Pratap Bahadur Singh proceeded as [[Titular ruler]] of Kohra, who was succeeded by his son, [[Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh]].<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":7" /> Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh participated in the class boycott of Uday Pratap College, Varanasi in [[Quit India Movement]] of 1942.<ref name=":2" /> After his death on 28 July 1993 his brother Babu Umanath Singh proceeded as Titular ruler of Kohra.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":7" />
[[File:Babu Umanath Singh of Kohra - June 2024.jpg|thumb|Babu Umanath Singh]]
 
== List of rulers ==
The rulers of Kohra bore the title of [[Babu (title)|Babu]].<ref name=":5" /> The list of rulers is following as:<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":7" />
* [[Babu Himmat Sah]] (17th century)
* [[Babu Bhoop Singh]] (19th century)
* Babu Shiv Dayal Singh
* Babu Devi Dayal Singh
* Babu Mahaveer Singh
* [[Babu Beni Bahadur Singh]]
* Babu Pratap Bahadur Singh (1968–1969)
* [[Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh]] (1969–1993)
* Babu Umanath Singh (1993–2017)
* Babu Raghvendra Pratap Singh (2017–Present)
 
== Notable descendants ==
 
* [[Babu Bhoop Singh]] (1820–1890), was prominent leader in the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]] and led a rebellion against the British forces in 1857.<ref name=":10" />
* Babu Umanath Singh (1936–2017), was a [[Professor]] of [[Avadh University]]. He was a founding member of Uttar Pradesh History Congress.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZTILPAAACAAJ |title=Uttar Pradesh History Congress: Proceedings of the I Session, T.N.P.G. College, Tanda, 1985 |date=1986 |publisher=Uttar Pradesh History Congress |language=en}}</ref>
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Kohra, Amethi|Kohra]]
* [[Amethi]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
==External links==
*[http://www.indianrajputs.com/view/kohra Kohra (Taluk) Homepage with Pictures and Map]
*[https://infolog.in/kohra-talukdari/ Kohra History & Genealogy]
 
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[[Category:Zamindari estates]]
[[Category:Amethi]]
[[Category:Amethi district]]
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[[Category:Rajput history]]
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[[Category:States and territories disestablished in 1952]]
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== History ==
== History ==

Revision as of 15:14, 23 June 2026

Kohra was an estate (taluqdari) of Oudh, British India.[1][2][3] The estate was ruled by the Bandhalgoti clan of the Kachhwaha Rajputs.[1] Now it is part of Amethi district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Kohra Estate
1636–1947
Flag of Kohra
Flag
StatusTaluqdari estate
CapitalKohra
Common languagesAwadhi, Hindi
Religion
Hinduism
GovernmentMonarchy
Babu (Ruler or Chief) 
• 1636
Babu Himmat Sah (first)
• 1947
Babu Beni Bahadur Singh (last)
Historical eraEarly modern period
• Established
1636
• Acceded to India
1947
Preceded by		 Succeeded by
Amethi
Dominion of India
Today part ofUttar Pradesh,
Republic of India
Kohra Palace

History

Narwargarh in present-day Madhya Pradesh was the native place of this taluqdari lineage. Rajkumar Sodh Dev of Narwargarh founded the Amethi State in 966 CE and became its first Raja.[4][5][6][7][8] His descendant, Rajkumar Himmat Sah, the younger son of Raja Bikram Sah of Amethi, established the Kohra estate on the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra in 1636 CE.[2][3][9][10][11][12] As part of the initial foundation, he established temple dedicated to Lord Chaturbhuj, marking this as the first religious and cultural establishment of the region.[12] Following this, he constructed the Kohra Fort, where he was formally crowned as first ruler of the estate.[13]

Under British rule, Kohra was scene of numerous battles. Babu Bhoop Singh, the then Taluqdar of Kohra was leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.[1][14][15][16] He actively participated in the Awadh War of 1857 and played a crucial role in the siege of Lucknow residency.[14] To counter Colonel Wroughton's advances, he fought battles at Chanda, Amhat and Kadunala in the Sultanpur district.[14][17][18][19][20] His property was taken under the management of Court of Wards.[21] The fort of Kohra was leveled in 1859 by order government; its ruins are still to be seen, covered with picturesque clumps of bamboos. On order of Calcutta High Court, by government removed Court of Wards from Kohra.[21] Later, the estate was ruled by Babu Shiv Dayal Singh, who was succeeded by his nephew, Babu Devi Dayal Singh.[13][22]

Babu Bhoop Singh, one of the most notable rulers of Kohra.

After India's independence on 15 August 1947, Kohra (Taluq) estate was merged in Dominion of India and later Republic of India.[20] Babu Beni Bahadur Singh (died 1968), the last ruler of Kohra, actively participated and donated land in Bhoodan movement.[20][13][22] Babu Beni Bahadur Singh had no male issue, after his death in 1968, his brother Babu Pratap Bahadur Singh proceeded as Titular ruler of Kohra, who was succeeded by his son, Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh.[13][22] Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh participated in the class boycott of Uday Pratap College, Varanasi in Quit India Movement of 1942.[17] After his death on 28 July 1993 his brother Babu Umanath Singh proceeded as Titular ruler of Kohra.[13][22]

Babu Umanath Singh

List of rulers

The rulers of Kohra bore the title of Babu.[13] The list of rulers is following as:[13][22]

Notable descendants

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mukherjee, Rudrangshu (2002). Awadh in revolt, 1857-1858: a study of popular resistance. Anthem. pp. 179, 195. ISBN 1-84331-075-9. OCLC 843003664.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nevill, H. R. (1903). Sultanpur: A Gazetteer, Being Volume Xlvi Of The District Gazetteers Of The United Provinces Of Agra And Oudh. Allahabad: Govt. Press United Provinces. pp. 101–102.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gazetteer of the Province of Oudh. Oudh Government Press. 1877. pp. 45–50.
  4. ↑ Lethbridge, Sir Roper (2005). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire. Aakar Books. p. 294. ISBN 978-81-87879-54-1.
  5. ↑ Lorimer, John Gordon (1970). Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, ʻOmān, and Central Arabia: Historical. 4 v. Gregg. p. 26.
  6. ↑ Lethbridge, Sir Roper (1985). Prominent Indians of Victorian Age: A Biographical Dictionary. Archives Rare Prints. p. 294.
  7. ↑ "Amethi Ka Itihaas: खूंखार तुर्क-मुगल और अंग्रेज भी अमेठी को न झुका पाए, हजार साल पुरानी रियासत का अमर इतिहास". Zee News Hindi org (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  8. ↑ "एक हजार वर्ष से भी पुराना रियासत का इतिहास". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  9. ↑ Millett, A. F. (1873). Report on the settlement of the land revenue of the Sultánpur district. [With] Accompaniments. pp. 155–162.
  10. ↑ Manual of Titles for Oudh: Showing All Holders of Hereditary and Personal Titles in the Province. Printed at the Government Press, North-Western Provinces and Oudh. 1889. p. 77.
  11. ↑ Kr. Amit Singh and Pawan Bakshi. Talluqdars Of Oudh Kr. Amit Singh And Pawan Bakshi. New Delhi: Bloomsburry Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. p. 584. ISBN 978-93-82563-33-4.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "चतुर्भुज धाम एक ऐसा मंदिर जो बना आज़ादी की लड़ाई का साक्षी, यहां तय होती थी अंग्रेजों के दांत खट्टे करने की रणनीतियां". News18 हिंदी (in हिन्दी). 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 Rathore, Abhinay. "Genealogy of Kohra". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "अमेठी के भूप सिंह ने लिया था अंग्रेजों से लोहा:1857 के लखनऊ युद्ध में रहे शामिल, कर्नल को रोकने के लिए चांदा, अमहट और कादूनाला पर किया था संघर्ष". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 14 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  15. ↑ "यूपी का वो गांव जहां आज भी धधक रही है आजादी की चिंगारी, हर घर से निकले थे सिपाही". News18 हिंदी (in हिन्दी). 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  16. ↑ Pandey, Rakesh (16 June 2025). Uttar Pradesh Ka Swatantrata Sangram: Amethi (in Hindi) (1st ed.). New Delhi: Vani Prakashan. pp. 111–224. ISBN 978-8190538695.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "कोहरा तालुकेदार भूप सिंह ने लिया था फिरंगियों से लोहा". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 14 August 2022. pp. 1(MyCity). Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  18. ↑ "अमेठी-कोहरा स्टेट के बाबू भूप सिंह ने कादूनाला युद्ध में लिया था हिस्सा". Hindustan (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  19. ↑ "1857 की क्रांति में अमेठी का विशेष योगदान". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). 26 January 2010. p. 10.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 "कोहरा की अमर क्रांति; जहां भूप सिंह ने फूंका था आजादी का बिगुल, हर घर से निकले थे क्रांतिकारी". Patrika News (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Srivastava, Santosh (2024-02-01). "लंबी कानूनी लड़ाई से दशकों बाद कोहरा तालुकदारी का बाबू भूप सिंह के वंशजो को मिला पुन अधिकार". Sahara Jeevan. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 "Kohra Taluk | Talukdari - The History Bro | Infolog.in". 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  23. ↑ Uttar Pradesh History Congress: Proceedings of the I Session, T.N.P.G. College, Tanda, 1985. Uttar Pradesh History Congress. 1986.

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History

Narwar Nagar was of Madhya Pradesh was the original place of this Taluq. Rajkumar Sodh Dev of Narwargarh established the kingdom of Amethi in 966 and became the first Raja of Amethi.[1][2][3] Rajkumar Himmat Sah, the younger son of Raja Bikram Sah, his descendant, established Kohra (estate) on the day of Ganga Dussehra in 1636 and established Lord Chaturbhuj and Shiva temple as the first establishment, then built Kohra Fort, where he was crowned.[4][5][6][7] Babu Himmat Sah was the founder and first ruler of Kohra.[4][5][6][8]

Under British rule, Kohra was scene of numerous battles. Babu Bhoop Singh of Kohra (estate) had participated in the revolution of 1857. He was involved in the War of Awadh of 1857 and the siege of Lucknow residency and to stop Colonel Wroughton, he fought historical battles at Chanda, Amhat and Kadunala in Sultanpur district.[9][7][10] His property was taken under the management of Court of Wards in 1859. The fort of Kohra was leveled in 1859 by order government; its ruins are still to be seen, covered with picturesque clumps of bamboos. On order of Calcutta High Court, by government removed Court of Wards from Kohra in 1870. Later, the estate was ruled by Shiv Datt Singh, who was succeeded by Shiv Dayal Singh.[11]

After India's independence on 15 August 1947, Kohra (Taluq) estate was merged in Dominion of India and later Republic of India. Babu Beni Bahadur Singh (died 1968), the last ruler of Kohra, actively participated and donated land in Bhoodan movement.[11] After his death in 1968, his nephew Babu Shiv Bahadur Singh proceeded as incumbent titular of Kohra.[11]

List of rulers

Notable descendants

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References

  1. ↑ Lethbridge, Sir Roper (1985). Prominent Indians of Victorian Age: A Biographical Dictionary. Archives Rare Prints. p. 294.
  2. ↑ Lethbridge, Sir Roper (2005). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire. Aakar Books. p. 294. ISBN 978-81-87879-54-1.
  3. ↑ Lorimer, John Gordon (1970). Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, ʻOmān, and Central Arabia: Historical. 4 v. Gregg. p. 26.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named :1
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  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Millett, A. F. (1873). Report on the settlement of the land revenue of the Sultánpur district. [With] Accompaniments. p. 155.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "कोहरा तालुकेदार भूप सिंह ने लिया था फिरंगियों से लोहा". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 14 August 2022. pp. 1(MyCity). Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  8. ↑ Manual of Titles for Oudh: Showing All Holders of Hereditary and Personal Titles in the Province. Printed at the Government Press, North-Western Provinces and Oudh. 1889. p. 77.
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  10. ↑ "1857 की क्रांति में अमेठी का विशेष योगदान". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). 26 January 2010. p. 10.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Rathore, Abhinay. "Genealogy of Kohra". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  12. ↑ Uttar Pradesh History Congress: Proceedings of the I Session, T.N.P.G. College, Tanda, 1985. Uttar Pradesh History Congress. 1986.
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